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VALLEY FORGE, PA — A recent national survey by Vanguard revealed a significant disconnect in Americans’ savings strategies, with many failing to capitalize on higher-yield savings options. While nearly 90% of …
Stop Losing Money to Low-Interest Savings Accounts! Vanguard’s New Cash Plus Could Earn You 8X More Read More
At different times, inflation may be high or low, but, except in those rare periods of deflation, it’s always with us. During your working years, when you may receive boosts …
Inflation-Fighting Strategies for Retirees Read More
For the first time in four years, the Federal Reserve has cut short-term interest rates. The Fed has indicated that this cut may be followed by several others in the …
What Will Rate Cuts Mean for You? Read More
As an investor, you’ll always need to deal with risk of some kind. But how can you manage the risk that’s been made clear by the recent volatility in the …
Know the Risks of Investing — And Not Investing Read More
SEATTLE, WA — In a surprising shift, the median U.S. monthly mortgage payment has dropped to $2,587 for the four weeks ending August 18, marking its lowest point since February. …
Decline in U.S. Mortgage Payments Sparks Renewed Buyer Interest Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has confirmed that interest rates will remain unchanged for the calendar quarter commencing on October 1, 2024. For individual taxpayers, both overpayments and …
IRS Maintains Interest Rates for Upcoming Quarter Read More
RADNOR, PA — Lincoln Financial Group (NYSE: LNC) has released its latest quarterly edition of Market Intel Exchange, providing a comprehensive analysis of current market trends and themes. This report, …
Lincoln Financial Group Analyzes Market Trends Amid 2024 Election Read More
WEST READING, PA — Customers Bancorp, Inc. (NYSE: CUBI), a Berks County-based bank holding company, has announced an impending change in the interest rate structure for its subordinated notes issued …
Customers Bancorp’s Subordinated Notes to Switch to Floating Rate in June Read More
DOYLESTOWN, PA — As the calendar flipped to 2024, an ominous cloud loomed over the real estate market. With interest rates touching a two-decade high and inflation reaching a peak …
2024 Real Estate Market: Navigating the Stormy Seas Read More
As you know, interest rates have risen considerably over the past couple of years. But what does this mean to you, as a consumer and as an investor?
How Will Higher Rates Affect You? Read More